Biscuits

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup milk (as needed)

Mix dry ingredients and sift twice. Work in fat with tips of the fingers, 
or cut in with two knives. Add the liquid gradually, mixing with a knife 
in a soft dough.  Toss on a floured board, pat and roll lightly to one-half 
inch in thickness. Shape with a biscuit cutter. Bake in 450 degree oven for 
12-15 minutes.